Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Ring of Fire

In 2000, Dark Horse released this single-issue comic bridging the gap between Buffy the Vampire Slayer's third and fourth television seasons, written by series veteran Doug Petrie with art by Ryan Sook. The story finds Buffy confronting a mystical ring that grants its wearer immense power, forcing her to weigh the cost of such an advantage against her Slayer instincts. It stands as a concise, character-driven exploration of responsibility and temptation, capturing the show's voice in a standalone format.